A new technical poster produced by Genevac, in conjunction with the Novartis Institute for BioMedical Research (Horsham, UK), examines the application of eXalt™ evaporative crystallisation technology to drug discovery projects.
eXalt™ is a proprietary Genevac technology designed to control evaporation using restricting baffles. Using this technology multiple solvents can be screened in parallel to identify optimum crystallisation conditions for amorphous materials. In the pharmaceutical industry, physical form can pose a significant challenge for small molecule drug discovery projects transitioning between the optimisation and characterisation phases. A crystalline form is desirable...
Science World, the United Kingdom’s premier laboratory experience, is gearing up for its Silver Jubilee event on 7 October at Doncaster Racecourse.
The event, hosted by Thermo Fisher Scientific, showcases the very latest in laboratory innovations with thousands of products in action and is ideal for anyone who works in or around a laboratory. Celebrating the 25th Science World marks a significant milestone in the company’s history. Organised by Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, this show provides an unrivalled day out for all those involved in the laboratory...
Oxford Global Conferences are delighted to announce the 2nd Annual Stem Cell Congress with our co-located Cell & Gene Therapy is taking place on the 9th & 10th of November in London, UK.
Over 170 senior delegates will represent global pharmaceutical organisations, leading biotech companies and internationally renowned academic institutions. The Congress will provide over 20 presentations, case studies and panel discussions focusing on the key issues in the industry, from stem cell development and bioprocessing optimisation to commercial production and clinical trials. Attend our 2nd Annual Stem Cell Congress to take part in...
Following the recent agreement for the lifting of Trade Sanctions with Iran, exhibitors and visitors at ARABLAB 2016 are set to benefit from significant trade boosts.
With the economic forecast for Iran being stated as 6-10% growth per year, the UAE is projected to increase its re-export trade with Iran in 2016 by 60%. This means that ARABLAB 2016 will have increased attendance from buyers and end users from the Gulf States. With no other specialist trade shows that exist in either the UAE or Iran, this agreement provides exhibitors at ARABLAB 2016 a unique opportunity to promote their products to the Iranian Market Place...
Sphere Medical publishes white paper discussing areas where Proxima mitigates sources of pre-analytical errors
Sphere Medical, innovator in critical care monitoring and diagnostics equipment, has published a white paper focusing on the mitigation of common pre-analytical errors associated with arterial blood gas analysis [1]. The informative paper is available for download from Sphere’s online clinical resource centre and explores how and why pre-analytical errors occur, as well as the impact of an error on analyte levels in the blood sample. It also considers the...
Today marks the fifth official World Hepatitis Day where members of the public and the hepatitis community provide a voice for the 4000 lives lost every day
World Health Organization (WHO) and World Hepatitis Alliance join forces to bring together WHO Member State health ministers, policy makers, patient representatives and civil society for the first-ever World Hepatitis Summit. Inaugural Summit hosted in Glasgow, 2-4 September builds on WHO resolution in tackling the severity of the global hepatitis problem. Global hepatitis elimination strategy is key priority during Summit...
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a Pittcon 2016 Conferee Networking Session host. If you have an idea for a Conferee Networking Session, we want to hear from you.
Submit your idea to us by August 31, 2015. These 90-minute sessions provide a unique networking opportunity for attendees with similar interests to meet and resolve problems, discuss new techniques, or brainstorm new ideas in an informal setting. Wondering what the benefits are of hosting a Conferee Networking session? Increase awareness of a specific topic or issue. Find solutions to a problem or brainstorm for new ideas...
Xmark Media the organisers of Photonex 2015, the UK’s showcase photonics conference & exhibition announce the programme and speakers for the meeting on Nano-Spectroscopy and Bio-Imaging.
This FREE-to-attend conference will be held on Wednesday & Thursday 14th and 15th October as part of the growing two-day event at the visitor-friendly Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Significant advances in the development of optical techniques have led to an ever increasing role of photonics in the study of various problems in biological and chemical sciences, in medicine and clinical sciences. Researchers are continually looking for better ways to analyse...
Resolve Optics has announced that the main focus of its stand at PHOTONEX 2015 will be the company’s specialist lens design service for machine vision applications.
Over the last 20+ years, Resolve Optics Ltd has accumulated considerable experience of developing optimised fixed and zoom lenses for vision applications including parts recognition, precise component placement, automated alignment and placement and automated inspection of manufactured components. Drawing upon its team of experienced optical designers and engineers - Resolve Optics are able to design and produce specialist vision lenses...
“How Optical Single-Molecule Detection in Solids Led to Super-Resolution Nanoscopy in Cells and Beyond”
Dr. Moerner’s lecture will focus on his research in physical chemistry and chemical physics of single molecules, single-molecule biophysics, super-resolution imaging and tracking in cells, and trapping of single molecules in solution...
The new Altair™ 240 fully automated, cost-effective platform designed with Stanbio Chemistry products in mind
EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces the international launch of the Altair™ 240 clinical chemistry analyzer at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s (AACC) Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in Atlanta, Ga, 26-30 July. This new bench-top platform represents EKF Diagnostics’ first fully integrated chemistry system designed for the global market. Also on Booth #1018, EKF will highlight the latest additions to its range of...
The 6th Vacuum Symposium will be held on the 14th & 15th October 2015 at the Ricoh Arena, a well-known venue in Coventry, the home of “The Wasps” and a multi-functional venue with impressive exhibition halls and conference rooms.
The Symposium, run in association with the Vacuum Expo exhibition, is now in its 6th year of conferences. The exhibition and sponsors fund the conference enabling the delegates to be able to attend the majority of meetings for free. The programmes are designed to allow plenty of time for visiting the exhibition, meeting with the commercial developers of new technologies and for networking with other attendees over coffee and during poster sessions...
The hotly anticipated Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) conference, returns to Lab Innovations, taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 4 & 5 November 2015.
The two day free-to-attend programme will focus on an array of critical industry themes, including 3D Printing, Science in Space, Laboratory Safety, Best Practices and Tax Relief. Dr Geraint Morgan, Project Officer within the Faculty of Science at The Open University, will be taking to the stage on day one of the show to present ‘Down to Earth’ - a look at the first ever landing of a space craft on a comet. He will explore how the European Space...
NLSDays September 9-10 is the Nordic region’s premier event for investors and global companies looking for biopharma, medtech and digital opportunities.
With still two and a half months to go, Nordic Life Science Days today announced that the region’s premier life sciences event is already on course for record numbers. The meeting has grown rapidly year by year and we expect more than 1000 delegates for the combined conference, partnering and exhibition to be held at Stockholm’s new Waterfront convention centre on September 9-10. For the growing number of international visitors in...
The 2015 Supporting World Class Science Conference will be held at the University of Leeds on September 16-17. Highlights include:
A keynote entitled ‘Is Science Facilities Management Rocket Science? By Kim Toufectis of NASA, one of the world’s largest employers of scientists and engineers, and covering topics such as the impact of changing science requirements on lab design, and successful project management. More than 20 case studies of new and refurbished laboratories from all branches of STEM research and teaching (aquaria and marine science, biology, chemistry...
Lab Innovations has signed a new partnership with the British Measurement and Testing Association (BMTA).
As part of the deal, the BMTA will run a paid-for conference at Lab Innovations 2015, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 4 & 5 November 2015. The BMTA represents the interests of the measurement and testing industry in the UK and in Europe, while Lab Innovations, as the UK’s only show dedicated to the latest laboratory technology and consumables, analytics and biotech equipment, features the latest testing and measurement equipment and...
Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in instrumentation for absolute macromolecular and nanoparticle characterization, has published a new whitepaper outlining how to evaluate the solution quality of biotherapeutic candidates prior to screening via Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) or Bio Layer Interferometry (BLI).
The DynaPro® Plate Reader II. Analyte quality is critical to obtaining accurate and meaningful measurements in order to select the most promising therapeutic candidates, so ensuring the quality of samples is a vital step in the screening process. The DynaPro high- throughput dynamic light scattering (HT-DLS) system provides an effective method of assessing sample materials using a non-invasive, non-pertubative optical technique...
A series of highly interactive 2-day seminars delivered by Malvern Instruments, which encompassed expert presentations and ‘up close’ practical workshops showcasing the latest in nanoparticle characterization technology, have been widely praised by attendees.
Feedback from delegates to the ‘Latest Methods in Nanoparticle Characterization’ events, which took place in various locations across the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil from April through to June, confirmed especially an appreciation of the detailed presentations about different characterization technologies and their applications, and the value of being able to participate in live instrument demonstrations. The seminars were presented as part...
Chromatrap®, a business unit of Porvair Sciences, has published a new application note that describes how Chromatrap® ChIP-seq assays now enable unbiased, genome-wide understanding of protein-DNA regulatory networks.
Genome-wide mapping of protein-DNA interactions is essential for a complete understanding of gene regulation. A detailed map of epigenetic marks and transcription factor binding is necessary for deducing the regulatory networks that underpin gene expression in a variety of biological systems. The most widely used tool for examining these interactions is ChIP followed by massively parallel sequencing (ChIP-seq). The new application note reports on how the Chromatrap...
The initial feedback received by the organizers of ACHEMA 2015 paints a very favorable picture: positive event statistics, a long list of announcements on business deals and a lot of work for the sales organizations in the weeks ahead to follow up on new leads.
ACHEMA attracted slightly more exhibitors this year. Visitor numbers were almost exactly the same as for the previous ACHEMA show. 166,444 trade visitors from around the world made their way to the Frankfurt exhibition grounds on June 15th – 19th, 2015. 3,813 exhibitors from 56 countries put the latest innovations for the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries on display. ACHEMA 2012 attracted 166,447 visitors and 3,773 exhibitors...
Analytik Jena AG hosted its eighth “Analytical Days” conference at the Jena University of Applied Sciences and at the company’s headquarters in Jena.
Over 100 equipment users and other interested parties, from both research and industry have met with analytical measuring experts at this event for an exclusive and intensive exchange of information and experience. As Irene Richardt-Brauer of the Institute of Environmental Technology and Energy Economics of the Hamburg-Harburg University of Technology (TUHH) put it: “I enjoy the diverse nature of the “Analytical Days”. I was able to present...
Micronic has published a technical note that describes a study in which the protein binding properties of commercially available sample storage tubes was tested.
Driven by the rapid growth in proteomics and protein research applications the need for storage tubes where interaction between the sample and the tube surface is minimised has grown exponentially. The need for storage tubes that exhibit ultra-low binding properties is critical to these research fields due to the low concentrations of proteins typically found in samples. In the study – protein binding measurement tests were performed on Micronic...
eXalt™ is a proprietary Genevac technology designed to control evaporation using restricting baffles. Using this technology multiple solvents can be screened in parallel to identify optimum crystallisation conditions for amorphous materials. In the pharmaceutical industry, physical form can pose a significant challenge for small molecule drug discovery projects transitioning between the optimisation and characterisation phases. A crystalline form is desirable...
The event, hosted by Thermo Fisher Scientific, showcases the very latest in laboratory innovations with thousands of products in action and is ideal for anyone who works in or around a laboratory. Celebrating the 25th Science World marks a significant milestone in the company’s history. Organised by Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, this show provides an unrivalled day out for all those involved in the laboratory...
Over 170 senior delegates will represent global pharmaceutical organisations, leading biotech companies and internationally renowned academic institutions. The Congress will provide over 20 presentations, case studies and panel discussions focusing on the key issues in the industry, from stem cell development and bioprocessing optimisation to commercial production and clinical trials. Attend our 2nd Annual Stem Cell Congress to take part in...
With the economic forecast for Iran being stated as 6-10% growth per year, the UAE is projected to increase its re-export trade with Iran in 2016 by 60%. This means that ARABLAB 2016 will have increased attendance from buyers and end users from the Gulf States. With no other specialist trade shows that exist in either the UAE or Iran, this agreement provides exhibitors at ARABLAB 2016 a unique opportunity to promote their products to the Iranian Market Place...
Sphere Medical, innovator in critical care monitoring and diagnostics equipment, has published a white paper focusing on the mitigation of common pre-analytical errors associated with arterial blood gas analysis [1]. The informative paper is available for download from Sphere’s online clinical resource centre and explores how and why pre-analytical errors occur, as well as the impact of an error on analyte levels in the blood sample. It also considers the...
World Health Organization (WHO) and World Hepatitis Alliance join forces to bring together WHO Member State health ministers, policy makers, patient representatives and civil society for the first-ever World Hepatitis Summit. Inaugural Summit hosted in Glasgow, 2-4 September builds on WHO resolution in tackling the severity of the global hepatitis problem. Global hepatitis elimination strategy is key priority during Summit...
Submit your idea to us by August 31, 2015. These 90-minute sessions provide a unique networking opportunity for attendees with similar interests to meet and resolve problems, discuss new techniques, or brainstorm new ideas in an informal setting. Wondering what the benefits are of hosting a Conferee Networking session? Increase awareness of a specific topic or issue. Find solutions to a problem or brainstorm for new ideas...
This FREE-to-attend conference will be held on Wednesday & Thursday 14th and 15th October as part of the growing two-day event at the visitor-friendly Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Significant advances in the development of optical techniques have led to an ever increasing role of photonics in the study of various problems in biological and chemical sciences, in medicine and clinical sciences. Researchers are continually looking for better ways to analyse...
Over the last 20+ years, Resolve Optics Ltd has accumulated considerable experience of developing optimised fixed and zoom lenses for vision applications including parts recognition, precise component placement, automated alignment and placement and automated inspection of manufactured components. Drawing upon its team of experienced optical designers and engineers - Resolve Optics are able to design and produce specialist vision lenses...
Dr. Moerner’s lecture will focus on his research in physical chemistry and chemical physics of single molecules, single-molecule biophysics, super-resolution imaging and tracking in cells, and trapping of single molecules in solution...
EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces the international launch of the Altair™ 240 clinical chemistry analyzer at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s (AACC) Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in Atlanta, Ga, 26-30 July. This new bench-top platform represents EKF Diagnostics’ first fully integrated chemistry system designed for the global market. Also on Booth #1018, EKF will highlight the latest additions to its range of...
The Symposium, run in association with the Vacuum Expo exhibition, is now in its 6th year of conferences. The exhibition and sponsors fund the conference enabling the delegates to be able to attend the majority of meetings for free. The programmes are designed to allow plenty of time for visiting the exhibition, meeting with the commercial developers of new technologies and for networking with other attendees over coffee and during poster sessions...
The two day free-to-attend programme will focus on an array of critical industry themes, including 3D Printing, Science in Space, Laboratory Safety, Best Practices and Tax Relief. Dr Geraint Morgan, Project Officer within the Faculty of Science at The Open University, will be taking to the stage on day one of the show to present ‘Down to Earth’ - a look at the first ever landing of a space craft on a comet. He will explore how the European Space...
With still two and a half months to go, Nordic Life Science Days today announced that the region’s premier life sciences event is already on course for record numbers. The meeting has grown rapidly year by year and we expect more than 1000 delegates for the combined conference, partnering and exhibition to be held at Stockholm’s new Waterfront convention centre on September 9-10. For the growing number of international visitors in...
A keynote entitled ‘Is Science Facilities Management Rocket Science? By Kim Toufectis of NASA, one of the world’s largest employers of scientists and engineers, and covering topics such as the impact of changing science requirements on lab design, and successful project management. More than 20 case studies of new and refurbished laboratories from all branches of STEM research and teaching (aquaria and marine science, biology, chemistry...
The DynaPro® Plate Reader II. Analyte quality is critical to obtaining accurate and meaningful measurements in order to select the most promising therapeutic candidates, so ensuring the quality of samples is a vital step in the screening process. The DynaPro high- throughput dynamic light scattering (HT-DLS) system provides an effective method of assessing sample materials using a non-invasive, non-pertubative optical technique...
Feedback from delegates to the ‘Latest Methods in Nanoparticle Characterization’ events, which took place in various locations across the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil from April through to June, confirmed especially an appreciation of the detailed presentations about different characterization technologies and their applications, and the value of being able to participate in live instrument demonstrations. The seminars were presented as part...
Genome-wide mapping of protein-DNA interactions is essential for a complete understanding of gene regulation. A detailed map of epigenetic marks and transcription factor binding is necessary for deducing the regulatory networks that underpin gene expression in a variety of biological systems. The most widely used tool for examining these interactions is ChIP followed by massively parallel sequencing (ChIP-seq). The new application note reports on how the Chromatrap...
ACHEMA attracted slightly more exhibitors this year. Visitor numbers were almost exactly the same as for the previous ACHEMA show. 166,444 trade visitors from around the world made their way to the Frankfurt exhibition grounds on June 15th – 19th, 2015. 3,813 exhibitors from 56 countries put the latest innovations for the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries on display. ACHEMA 2012 attracted 166,447 visitors and 3,773 exhibitors...
Over 100 equipment users and other interested parties, from both research and industry have met with analytical measuring experts at this event for an exclusive and intensive exchange of information and experience. As Irene Richardt-Brauer of the Institute of Environmental Technology and Energy Economics of the Hamburg-Harburg University of Technology (TUHH) put it: “I enjoy the diverse nature of the “Analytical Days”. I was able to present...
Driven by the rapid growth in proteomics and protein research applications the need for storage tubes where interaction between the sample and the tube surface is minimised has grown exponentially. The need for storage tubes that exhibit ultra-low binding properties is critical to these research fields due to the low concentrations of proteins typically found in samples. In the study – protein binding measurement tests were performed on Micronic...